Lin Jinyan obediently agreed and followed the two of them to the study. Upon seeing this, Lin Wanrong bowed and left.
In the study, Lin Jinyan was painting calmly, while Lin Yanqing and Master Yao were holding teacups, standing on either side of the desk to watch.
Lin Yanqing stared at the painting taking shape little by little, with a face full of pride and joy.
Grand Master Yao's eyes fell more on Lin Jinyan.
Being watched by him and Lin Yanqing while painting, not to mention ordinary juniors, even officials in the government who are not mentally strong will feel uneasy and their paintings will be abnormal.
This woman was calm and composed, not affected at all, and her mind was indeed extraordinary.
Thinking of this, Taishi Yao put down his tea cup, opened the porcelain bottles containing the paints, checked them, picked out two bottles, poured out some of the mixed colors, and put them next to Lin Jinyan.
Feeling the scrutinizing gaze, Lin Jinyan did not raise her head, but glanced at the mixed paint, then with a smile, she picked up the brush and dipped it into the painting, adding it to the painting.
After a cup of tea, Lin Jinyan stood up straight, and a cluster of orchids appeared on the paper.
The flowers and leaves stretch freely, and although the leaf tips are slightly curved, they feel full of vitality. A few small wild grasses and moss at the roots of the flowers add a sense of wildness and vitality. The proudly erect flower branches turn slightly sideways like a gentle breeze. The flower branches are full of blooming stamens and budding flower buds, blooming beautifully to the eye.
The whole painting looks like a graceful and bright girl with her own character.
The colors adjusted by Taishi Yao were originally dull and incompatible with the painting. However, Lin Jinyan blended it into the back of the flowers and leaves and the roots, adding a sense of vigor and pride that complements the flowers.
After seeing the painting, Taishi Yao couldn't help but his eyes lit up:
"Yan Qing, your granddaughter's color palette on the plate is so perfect, and she can blend the colors so well without being abrupt at all. She is clearly well versed in this art and has profound attainments. You and Siyuan have taught her well."
Lin Yanqing smiled and said: "Brother Yao is so proud. After Yan'er was injured by a thief six years ago, he was sent to Cang Sheng Mountain to recuperate. He just came back not long ago."
"Oh? Then this girl is a master of painting. Who does she learn from?"
Lin Jinyan saluted and said, "The Grand Master is very complimentary. When I was young, I received guidance from my grandfather and father, and also got the guidance of Master Meng. During the period of recuperation, I painted more flowers and plants in my free time. It is a great honor for me to be able to catch the attention of the Grand Master."
Master Yao took the painting, sat down with Lin Yanqing and said:
"So, you are quite talented, and your orchid painting is very good."
"This is all thanks to my grandmother. When she came back from the flower fair, she heard that the younger generation had received a reward from the Queen. She wanted to see my paintings, so she asked me to show them to her. When I asked my grandmother what flowers she wanted to see, she said that there was a person who told her that she wanted to see the flowers. An old friend of mine loves orchids. In recent days, I often draw orchids, and now I can draw them better. No wonder there is a saying that an elder in a family is like a treasure, and grandma is really a noble person."
After Lin Jinyan finished speaking with a smile, she saw that Taishi Yao looked a little lonely. She looked at Lin Yanqing in confusion and asked:
"Grandpa, did Yan'er say something wrong?"
After hearing this, Taishi Yao came back to his senses and said: "I didn't say anything wrong. The old friend your grandmother mentioned should be my late wife. She only loved orchids during her lifetime. Even Huining's name came from this..."
Lin Jinyan said with a serious look: "I see, the orchid is noble and elegant, proud and free from dust. I think the Taishi's wife must also be noble, virtuous, loyal and virtuous. It's no wonder that my grandmother never forgets the Taishi's wife. It's a pity that I was young and couldn't remember it. Live in its style.”
(End of chapter)
